How Do You Become Competent As A New Soccer Coach?
You’ve just been informed that because no-one else volunteered, you’re going to be the next coach this season for your daughter’s U8 youth soccer team. Or you weren’t happy with how your son never got a chance to play–you’re convinced you could do a better job than that parent who coached last season. But you know almost nothing about soccer and you certainly never played the game. Or maybe you played 30 years ago (when you were 6 or 10) but you’ve never coached. How can you become knowledgeable enough about the game and the role of the coach so that the season will be a good one for the kids and you? Read this article and you’ll find out how to do it. Use League Resources. If you’re coaching (especially youth house/club/recreational soccer) than you are probably part of a league or club. So start by finding out what resources are available. Maybe your league has a video library or some books or handouts for new coaches. They might have a coaching handbook they’ve created. Check with
